Do I need a separate DVD or Blu-Ray player?
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Yes, this system does not come with a DVD or Blu-Ray Player; you will need to purchase this separately.
40835
Yes, you will need to purchase a DVD or Blu-Ray player separately; this system does not come with this component.
1980744
I am fuming also! Where is the Blue Ray or HD DVD player that won't obsolete my collection high definition audio disks? I want something that includes DVD-Audio, SACD, and HDCD.
2256061
There's nothing left but speakers if you don't use the blu-ray.. you need the player to hook up all the speakers and get the desired effect.
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My advice would be to go for the LG. The Samsung is a good player but the LG is multi-region Blu-ray with a remote code and a simple hack makes it multi-region for DVD too. The Samsung has a Reon scaler & the LG a QDEO scaler, both are excellent. I had the LG for almost 3yrs, it's a solid piece of kit and with the right firmwares (go to avs forums for these) you can play burnt BD - Rs & - REs, it plays all the HD audio types & it was updated to 'BD Live' for all the on-line stuff some discs have. The Samsung is a good machine & has its fans but I think the LG offers more.
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No. This unit comes with a DVD writer. The Blu-Ray drive is an optional component included in some builds of this machine available from vendors outside of Amazon.
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PC Blu Ray drives are generally backwards compatible with DVD. They can play DVD's.
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You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in... » Read More You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. « Show Less
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I have a dvd/blu-ray in mine and there is no issue. I rarely use it but have no had an issue.
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Yes they do. For most, the Blu-Ray player enhances the regular DVD quality.
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Nope. Just the TV. You wouldn't want to buy a tv with a DVD player included, anyways, since if the DVD player goes bad you'd be without a TV if you'd have to send it back.
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No...it's just the receiver. You have to have a separate DVD or blue ray player. You connect the player to the receiver to listen to it in surround sound.
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Actually, LG has a hybrid player that plays both HD-DVD and BLU-RAY for $ 1,000.00. It is now available to pre-order.Hope this was helpful.
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You need BluRay player software. If you do not have it, this unit will play CDs and DVDs on the players that work for those, but you need BluRay software to play BluRays.Jim
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No, It doesnt have a Blu-Ray Player, Only: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL
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You need the software to play the unit. The software does not work on my machine. I even had a IT guy come install and it still had error when trying to play Blu Ray.
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Negative. It doesn't come with one. Take the one from your computer and it will fit on the blu-ray with no issues.
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HD DVD and Blu Ray are competitors. You will never find a player that does both.